GUT CHECK: The Patriots were presented with a perfect scenario to quit on their coach and the season, and they didn’t. Instead, they gutted out a victory, their first in front of the Foxborough Faithful since Oct. 22, 2023, writes Christopher L. Gasper.
UNCONVENTIONAL REVIEW: Brissett was one of many Patriots who deserve praise for their resilience in sticking together and snapping a six-game losing streak. Chad Finn has more from an unexpected victory.
BETWEEN THE HASHMARKS: Almost an hour after the Patriots beat the Jets, the home locker room was completely cleared out. Except for Davon Godchaux. Christopher Price caught up with the defensive tackle to learn how the defense was able to slow down the Jets' rushing attack.
ANALYZE THIS: The Patriots had every reason to pack it in again after falling behind twice in the second half, but the players showed a lot of fortitude and mental toughness down the stretch. Read more analysis from Ben Volin.
SOFTENING HIS STANCE: Jerod Mayo had high praise for his team’s “next man up” mentality after the victory. Emma Healy has the postgame reaction from the Patriots coach.
DARKNESS SETTLES IN: A visibly deflated Aaron Rodgers, his face partially hidden under a baseball cap at the postgame podium, was a man of few words after another loss. Amin Touri has the scene from the Jets' locker room.
ROOKIE REPORT: Maye was 3 for 6 for 23 yards, and also had three carries for 46 yards, including a 17-yard run for the first rushing touchdown of his NFL career before his day was cut short when he sustained a head injury in the first half. Christopher Price looks at how the rookies fared.
TRADE WINDS: With the trade deadline a little more than a week away, Ben Volin takes a look at who could be buyers and sellers, and which players could be available.
PATRIOTS MONDAY: We're keeping track of what Mayo will have to say in his media availability, as well as Bill Belichick's appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show" this afternoon. Be sure to check back here for the latest information.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: Jayden Daniels's heave on the final play tipped off the hands of Zach Ertz short of the goal line and into the waiting arms of Noah Brown, who was standing alone in the end zone, for a 52-yard Hail Mary touchdown that gave the Commanders an improbable 18-15 victory over the Bears. ... Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score to send the 49ers into their bye week on a high note with
a 30-24 victory over the Cowboys. ... Jameis Winston threw a 38-yard touchdown pass — his third of the game — to Cedric Tillman with 59 seconds left as the Browns stunned Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, 29-24. ... Kyler Murray
drove the Cardinals into position for a game-winning field goal by Chad Ryland as time expired, and Arizona spoiled Tua Tagovailoa’s return from a concussion, beating the Dolphins, 28-27.
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